Minimum 6 months validity beyond return date, at least 2 blank pages

Valid Passport

35mm x 45mm, white background, matt finish, 80% face coverage

2 Passport Photos

Filled accurately — no blanks, no corrections

Completed Application Form

Appointment Confirmation

Addressed to the embassy, explaining your trip purpose, dates, and itinerary

Cover Letter

Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage, must cover all Schengen states and full trip dates

Travel Insurance

Round-trip flight booking (confirmed or dummy PNR)

Flight Reservation

Confirmed bookings for all nights of stay

Hotel Reservation

Detailed plan showing what you will do each day

Day-wise Itinerary

Last 6 months with bank seal and signature. Minimum INR 2.5-4L balance

Bank Statements (6 months)

Income Tax Returns (2-3 years)

Last 3 months payslips from your employer

Salary Slips (3 months)

On company letterhead: your designation, salary, joining date, leave approval, and confirmation you will return

Employment Letter / NOC

GST certificate, company registration, MSME certificate, or shop license

Business Registration

Company bank statements, profit & loss statement, or CA certificate

Company Financials

Letter on business letterhead declaring your trip dates and that business will continue

Business NOC (Self-Declaration)

Letter from your institution confirming enrollment, course, and approved leave

College Enrollment Letter

Student ID Card

If parents are sponsoring: their bank statements, ITR, and a sponsorship letter

Sponsor Letter + Sponsor Financials

Pension Statement

Official retirement letter from your last employer

Retirement Letter

Marriage Certificate

Spouse salary slips, bank statements, ITR, and employment letter

Spouse Employment + Financial Docs

Passport Photo

Completed online form on gov.uk/apply-uk-visa

Online Application (GOV.UK)

Show consistent balance. GBP 1,000-1,500 per week of stay recommended

Company letter with designation, salary, joining date, and leave approval

Employment Letter

Salary Slips (3-6 months)

GST, company registration, ITR of business

Business Registration Docs

Flight Booking

If visiting family: invitation letter + host proof of address + immigration status

Hotel Booking / Invitation Letter

If sponsored: sponsor bank statements, relationship proof, sponsorship letter

Sponsor Documents

Minimum 6 months validity, clear scanned copy

Confirmed Return Flight

Confirmed hotel reservation for all nights

Hotel Booking

Bank Statement (3 months)

PAN Card Copy

Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay

DS-160 Confirmation Page

MRV Fee Receipt

Interview Appointment Letter

2x2 inches, white background, recent (within 6 months)

Income Tax Returns (3 years)

Confirming position, salary, tenure, and approved leave

Salary Slips (6 months)

GST, registration, company ITR, CA letter

Business Proof

Any property ownership proof (shows ties to India)

Property Documents

Travel History

If visiting someone: invitation letter. If tourism: basic itinerary

Invitation / Itinerary

If sponsored: I-134 affidavit, sponsor bank statements, tax returns

Visa Application Form

Detailed plan with dates, cities, and activities

Bank Statement (6 months)

Income Tax Return

Employment Certificate

Completed online via immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

ImmiAccount Application

AUD 5,000-10,000 per month of stay recommended

Confirming position, salary, and approved leave

Business Docs

Income Tax Returns

Accommodation Proof

Some visa subclasses require health examination

Health Insurance (if required)

If sponsored: sponsor financials + relationship proof

Visa Document Checklist

Step 1: Where are you applying?